Yes, that lined jacket was pretty amazing to get pulled together so fast. Looked very polished. I think that designer was one of the women with bangs, I tried to note her name but it didn't stick.

When Ping's and the Plaid came down the runway, my sister and I were sure they would be bottom three. We were shocked that the judges liked them. I still don't.

We pegged the winner though. As for the bottom 3, I liked the personalities of the 2 that survived, if not their designs. At least the leather dress fit her like a glove.

We also thought the winning model looked Like a Man, baby! Seriously, she could easily masquerade as a guy if she wanted to.

I thought the tumor dresses were worse than the 2 survivors. I was glad to see the loser go. She was way too confident without backing it up.

I love seeing a pattern for once

God, yes! I think he was really rewarded for putting all that time into creating that pattern, although the way the dress moved was a big plus, as well.

Calling the brown dress a Hershey Bar wasn't quite right; I thought it looked more like a Tootsie Roll.

Speaking of patterns, I loved the three piece look (although I can't remember who did it) with a skirt, the print blouse, and the swingy little jacket with the two prints (one as inside lining). That looked like something you could walk into a store and buy. Which, I know commercial isn't always the best thing, but I *wanted* that outfit.

This. My mom and I both gasped when we saw this turn the corner. I would wear each and every one of those pieces.

This. My mom and I both gasped when we saw this turn the corner.

I always think those are the sort of people who will end up in the finale -- maybe not the *most* innovative, but someone who's never going to be in the bottom. Like Laura, for instance. She didn't win many challenges, if I remember correctly, but she was very rarely in the bottom either.

I thought Ping's design was crazy-cakes. I mean, were there even STITCHES in that thing?!

I'm happy that we may actually see colors this season.

megan, I would also love a copy of your best of SYTCD, if that's possible.

Sure. I can't remember, are you going to LA next week? If not, send me your snail mail address. Otherwise, I'll bring it with me.

Quester, did you get yours? I'm just wondering if there are buzzing issues. I think my buzzing problem is the connection between the DVR and the TV and it's recording okay, but my laptop is not really good for testing audio.

The Voltaggio brothers make chocolate pop rocks: [link]

Megan, yes I got it! I haven't tried to view it yet.

eta: Thank you!

megan, yes! I will be in LA. Thank you so much.